Home Health Aide

3 weeks ago

Houston, United States Medical Insights Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Qualifications: Must meet one of the following requirements as required by Texas Department of Health, Health Facility and Licensing Division:, Health and Community Support Services Agencies 25 TAC §§ 115.61 (a) effective 10/01/97.

  1. A minimum of one (1) year full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing home).

  1. One (1) year full-time experience within the last five (5) years in direct client care in an agency setting.

  1. Satisfactorily completed a home health aide training program that has been approved by the Texas Department of Health in accordance with the rules of the department in effect on August 1, 1990.

  1. Satisfactorily completed a training and competency evaluation program which complies with the requirements of Section 115.61 (Home Health Aide Requirements).

  1. Satisfactorily completed a competency evaluation program which complies with the requirements of Section 115.61.

  1. Submitted to the Agency documentation from the Director of Programs or the Dean of the School of Nursing that states that the individual is a nursing student who has demonstrated competency in providing basic nursing skills in accordance with the school’s curriculum; or

  1. Be on the Texas Department of Human Services’ nurse aide registry with no finding against the aide relating to client abuse or neglect or misappropriation of client’s property.

  1. Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.

General Conduct and Appearance:

  1. A sympathetic attitude toward providing services for patients with medical problem.

  1. Emotionally mature and mentally stable in good physical health.

  1. Maintains neat, clean and orderly appearance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Assists in appropriate and safe techniques in client’s personal hygiene and grooming that includes bathing, bed bath, sponge, tub or shower bath; shampoo in sink, tub or bed; nail and skin care; oral hygiene; toileting and elimination; foot care, dressing and undressing.

  1. Assists the client in using urinal, bed pan, commode and bathroom.
  2. Assists the client with safe transfer techniques and ambulation, getting client in and out of the chair / bed, including wheelchair.

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  1. Assists client in normal range of motion exercises and proper positioning in bed or on chair.

  1. Makes up bed and tidies up the patient’s room.

  1. Assists the patient in carrying out simple prescribed activities, relearning activities of daily living and or basic household skills.

  1. Performs those housekeeping tasks which will facilitates the patient’s health at home and are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.

  1. Maintains clean, safe and healthy environment.

  1. Provides adequate nutrition and fluid intake to the patient. Prepares nutritious foods for the patient and encourages patient to eat.

  1. Practices good communication skills. Has the ability to read and write and to understand and carry out directions and instructions, record messages and keep simple record.

  1. Reports changes in patient’s status and needs to the RN. Observations, reporting and documentation of a patient’s status and care or services furnished.

  1. Takes vital signs accurately, reading and recording temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.

  1. Practices basic infection control procedures.

Recognizes emergencies and knowledge of emergency

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